First-timer Beginner

Intermediate Skills:

• -Use ski and pole push to create forward movement.
• -can control the center of mass over feet in fore/aft (if classic skiing) and side-to-side planes (if skate skiing)
• -can glide with full weight on one ski -can control speed and change direction on downhills.
• -can classic ski using diagonal stride and double pole techniques or skate ski using V2, V1, and double pole techniques.

Advanced Skills:

• -Manage ski and pole push to increase speed.
• -Maintain the center of mass over their feet in fore/aft and side-to-side planes.
• -Control the duration of ski glide.
• -Manage speed and change of direction on downhills.
• -Show versatility in intermediate terrain.
• -Can classic ski using diagonal stride and double pole techniques or skate ski using V2, V1, and double pole techniques.
• -Continuously ski in beginner and intermediate terrain for up to 15 minutes.